P. Gruiters - A Fleeting Moment

Title of the Lot:

Petra Gruiters – "A Fleeting Moment" – Original hand-painted oil painting on panel (Framed)

Specifications

• Artist: Petra Gruiters (Dutch, b. 1968, active in Belgium)

• Title: A Fleeting Moment

• Year: 2024

• Technique: Oil on panel

• Dimensions: 30 × 40 × 1 cm (excluding frame)

• Frame: Framed in a wooden frame and ready to hang

• Signature: Signed full-length bottom right with oil paint

• Varnish/Finish: The work is finished with a gloss varnish (for protection and color depth)

• Provenance: Directly from the artist's studio (Atelier provenance)

• Exhibitions: Exhibited at an art fair in Brussels

• Certificate: Includes original hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Condition: Excellent / MINT condition (professionally stored and undamaged)

• Shipping: Professionally and shock-resistant packaged in a sturdy cardboard art packaging for safe international transport with Track & Trace. Personal pickup from the artist is also possible. Interested parties can collect the work by appointment.

About the artwork
"A Fleeting Moment" is a poetic and high-quality figurative work in the tradition of contemporary classical realism. The painting captures the essence of stillness, vulnerability, and a fleeting moment of pure authenticity.

The figure is depicted from behind (a classic Rückenfigur), shifting the viewer's focus from external recognition to an inner world of thoughts, memories, and reflection.

Why this work is a special collectible object:

• History & Exhibition: This work was officially exhibited at an Art Fair in Brussels, underscoring the quality and market value of the painting.

• Refined Texture & Symbolism: Beautiful representation of lacework (symbol of elegance and fragility) in combination with a loosely braided plait that exudes authenticity and individuality.

• Atmosphere & Light: Soft, serene transitions in the background create a sense of calm, space, and timeless elegance.

• Ready to Hang: The work is delivered complete with a suitable frame, so it can be hung immediately.

About the artist
Petra Gruiters is a Dutch visual artist specializing in classical realistic figurative painting. Her work excels with outstanding technical mastery, attention to fine details, and subtle emotional layering. By weaving traditional artisanal painting techniques with contemporary themes such as vulnerability and inner strength, she creates works that feel both classical and surprisingly modern.

Her paintings form part of private art collections at home and abroad and are regularly presented at art fairs, through galleries, and on international art platforms.

A unique and original 1-of-1 artwork for collectors of contemporary figurative art, classical realism, and romantic painting.